Gypsy Moth Caterpillars
There are a couple of things you can do as a homeowner to help your trees withstand the attack of gypsy moth caterpillars. Without having...
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KarenH
- May 1, 2021
- 2 min
Mulching 101
Mulching your tree can be very beneficial for many reasons. Applying mulch around the base of your tree can maintain moisture, reduce...
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KarenH
- Mar 17, 2021
- 2 min
You are not welcome Buckthorn
When you are doing your spring clean up keep an eye out for these sneaky invasive woody plants! This is the European Buckthorn it is...
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KarenH
- Feb 27, 2021
- 3 min
Salt your steak not your trees!
Here in Southern Ontario we are very quickly approaching that time of year, when the temperature swings are extreme. Our day time...
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KarenH
- Feb 15, 2021
- 2 min
Oak Wilt the Silent Killer
What is Oak Wilt and why should we be concerned? Oak wilt is a vascular disease of oak trees, caused by the fungus Bretziella fagacearum....
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KarenH
- Feb 7, 2021
- 2 min
The Elusive Butternut
Many people don't realize but we have an endangered species here in Ontario. It may be right in your backyard and you don't even know!...
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KarenH
- Jan 31, 2021
- 2 min
What is that on my tree?
If you have noticed these soft tan or grey coloured blotched on your trees. These are egg masses left behind by the female Gypsy Moth,...
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KarenH
- Jan 25, 2021
- 2 min
Why do some trees keep their leaves during the winter?
Trees such as Beech, Hornbeam and Oak keep there leaves all winter long. Why is that? It is a process called Marcescence. Marcescence is...
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